se, drugs have side effects and these two hair loss drugs are no exception. Rogaine, in a few cases, may cause irritation, itching, and redness to the areas it is applied to.

With regard to Propecia, sexual potency was affected in a small number of men who used it during the clinical trials.

Precautions

Before taking any kind of drug, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner, especially if an individual has other health problems. In the case of Propecia this is mandatory as it is only available on prescription.

With Rogaine, it is wise to chec

For a hair loss drug to get FDA approval is no mean accomplishment. Hair loss drugs or any medical drug or device cannot be put on the market in the USA without first getting specific approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) government agency.

While some argue the process is so slow and exacting that many beneficial drugs are kept off the market due to the investment and financial resources needed to go through the approval process, on the other hand, the fact a hair loss drug 'makes it' in itself makes it worthy of serious consideration.

A typical drug for example has to undergo over 60 clinical trials and is tested on around 5,000 patients as part of the process.

The First

On December 19, 1997, the FDA gave approval for the first pill to combat male pattern baldness to be marketed under prescription. It's name? Propecia.

Many years earlier, in 1988, another prescription hair loss drug, Rogaine, (also called Minoxidil due to the main ingredient) gained approval.

Some years later, on February 9, 1996, the FDA followed an advisory committee's recommendation to change the status of Rogaine from prescription only to over the counter availability.

It is important to state here that Propecia is only suitable for males. Women though are not left without a hair loss drug solution as Rogaine (Minoxidil) is available for both men and women.

A further note on Rogaine for women: Many start with the 2% form of Rogaine and observe the results. The 5% form is best used by men. Some women, when finding the 2% form doesn't work so well use the 5% form but there is a risk of unwanted facial hair as a side effect.

Hair Loss Drug Limitations

No hair loss drug is ideal. In the case of Propecia, clinical trials revealed it is effective on the top of the head and the mid-scalp area, but there is no conclusive evidence it works on receding hair at the temples.

It is necessary to take these hair loss drugs for some months before seeing any benefits. Perseverance is needed perhaps even beyond that.

Propecia, taken as a pill, has an effect on hair loss by blocking the formation of DHT, the main enemy in the hair loss war.

On the other hand, Rogaine, a liquid applied directly to the scalp, stimulates the hair follicles to produce new hair.

Of course, drugs have side effects and these two hair loss drugs are no exception. Rogaine, in a few cases, may cause irritation, itching, and redness to the areas it is applied to.

With regard to Propecia, sexual potency was affected in a small number of men who used it during the clinical trials.

Precautions

Before taking any kind of drug, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner, especially if an individual has other health problems. In the case of Propecia this is mandatory as it is only available on prescription.

With Rogaine, it is wise to check

example has to undergo over 60 clinical trials and is tested on around 5,000 patients as part of the process.

The First

On December 19, 1997, the FDA gave approval for the first pill to combat male pattern baldness to be marketed under prescription. It's name? Propecia.

Many years earlier, in 1988, another prescription hair loss drug, Rogaine, (also called Minoxidil due to the main ingredient) gained approval.

Some years later, on February 9, 1996, the FDA followed an advisory committee's recommendation to change the status of Rogaine from prescription only to over the counter availability.

It is important to state here that Propecia is only suitable for males. Women though are not left without a hair loss drug solution as Rogaine (Minoxidil) is available for both men and women.

A further note on Rogaine for women: Many start with the 2% form of Rogaine and observe the results. The 5% form is best used by men. Some women, when finding the 2% form doesn't work so well use the 5% form but there is a risk of unwanted facial hair as a side effect.

Hair Loss Drug Limitations

No hair loss drug is ideal. In the case of Propecia, clinical trials revealed it is effective on the top of the head and the mid-scalp area, but there is no conclusive evidence it works on receding hair at the temples.

It is necessary to take these hair loss drugs for some months before seeing any benefits. Perseverance is needed perhaps even beyond that.

Propecia, taken as a pill, has an effect on hair loss by blocking the formation of DHT, the main enemy in the hair loss war.

On the other hand, Rogaine, a liquid applied directly to the scalp, stimulates the hair follicles to produce new hair.

Of course, drugs have side effects and these two hair loss drugs are no exception. Rogaine, in a few cases, may cause irritation, itching, and redness to the areas it is applied to.

With regard to Propecia, sexual potency was affected in a small number of men who used it during the clinical trials.

Precautions

Before taking any kind of drug, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner, especially if an individual has other health problems. In the case of Propecia this is mandatory as it is only available on prescription.

With Rogaine, it is wise to chec

y to over the counter availability.

It is important to state here that Propecia is only suitable for males. Women though are not left without a hair loss drug solution as Rogaine (Minoxidil) is available for both men and women.

A further note on Rogaine for women: Many start with the 2% form of Rogaine and observe the results. The 5% form is best used by men. Some women, when finding the 2% form doesn't work so well use the 5% form but there is a risk of unwanted facial hair as a side effect.

Hair Loss Drug Limitations

No hair loss drug is ideal. In the case of Propecia, clinical trials revealed it is effective on the top of the head and the mid-scalp area, but there is no conclusive evidence it works on receding hair at the temples.

It is necessary to take these hair loss drugs for some months before seeing any benefits. Perseverance is needed perhaps even beyond that.

Propecia, taken as a pill, has an effect on hair loss by blocking the formation of DHT, the main enemy in the hair loss war.

On the other hand, Rogaine, a liquid applied directly to the scalp, stimulates the hair follicles to produce new hair.

Of course, drugs have side effects and these two hair loss drugs are no exception. Rogaine, in a few cases, may cause irritation, itching, and redness to the areas it is applied to.

With regard to Propecia, sexual potency was affected in a small number of men who used it during the clinical trials.

Precautions

Before taking any kind of drug, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner, especially if an individual has other health problems. In the case of Propecia this is mandatory as it is only available on prescription.

With Rogaine, it is wise to chec

of Propecia, clinical trials revealed it is effective on the top of the head and the mid-scalp area, but there is no conclusive evidence it works on receding hair at the temples.

It is necessary to take these hair loss drugs for some months before seeing any benefits. Perseverance is needed perhaps even beyond that.

Propecia, taken as a pill, has an effect on hair loss by blocking the formation of DHT, the main enemy in the hair loss war.

On the other hand, Rogaine, a liquid applied directly to the scalp, stimulates the hair follicles to produce new hair.

Of course, drugs have side effects and these two hair loss drugs are no exception. Rogaine, in a few cases, may cause irritation, itching, and redness to the areas it is applied to.

With regard to Propecia, sexual potency was affected in a small number of men who used it during the clinical trials.

Precautions

Before taking any kind of drug, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner, especially if an individual has other health problems. In the case of Propecia this is mandatory as it is only available on prescription.

With Rogaine, it is wise to chec

se, drugs have side effects and these two hair loss drugs are no exception. Rogaine, in a few cases, may cause irritation, itching, and redness to the areas it is applied to.

With regard to Propecia, sexual potency was affected in a small number of men who used it during the clinical trials.

Precautions

Before taking any kind of drug, it is important to consult with a medical practitioner, especially if an individual has other health problems. In the case of Propecia this is mandatory as it is only available on prescription.

With Rogaine, it is wise to check with a doctor if a person experiences side effects such as chest pain, fainting or dizziness, heart palpitations or sudden weight gain.

In conclusion it can be see the FDA is there for the protection of the public, even if it's approval process is long and drawn out. For these reasons, at the time of writing, there are only two hair loss drugs which have met the stringent requirements of the FDA approval process.

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